Bring a distinctive passenger locomotive to your HO scale roster with the Rapido Trains HO LRC Locomotive in Amtrak paint. Based on the famous LRC, short for Light, Rapid, Comfortable, this model captures the sleek appearance and unique character of this high-speed passenger locomotive.
This DC/DCC/Sound version features a LokSound V5 sound decoder with remastered sounds recorded from LRC 6921, along with Rapido’s MoPower capacitor system for improved reliability on less-than-perfect track. With its Amtrak scheme, full lighting package and refined detailing, this locomotive is an excellent choice for passenger train modelers and LRC collectors alike.
Rapido's new run of the LRC locomotive features some significant improvements:
- Tooling improvements to ensure the body shell is dead straight
- MoPower capacitor system for reliable operation even on dirty track
- New LokSound V5 sound decoder with remastered sounds recorded from LRC 6921
- New high quality speakers with strong bass
- Improved reliable metal couplers
- Improved wheel face profile
In addition, the model features:
- HO scale model
- Amtrak Scheme
- Measured from preserved LRC 6921 and original blueprints
- Etched-metal grilles with radiator fan detail
- Full cab interior
- Full lighting package: headlights, ditch lights, marker lights, backup light, track lights and strobe light
- Separate metal handrails, grab irons and lift rings
- Optional bug deflector
- Minimum radius: 18”
Bring a distinctive passenger locomotive to your HO scale roster with the Rapido Trains HO LRC Locomotive in Amtrak paint. Based on the famous LRC, short for Light, Rapid, Comfortable, this model captures the sleek appearance and unique character of this high-speed passenger locomotive.
This DC/DCC/Sound version features a LokSound V5 sound decoder with remastered sounds recorded from LRC 6921, along with Rapido’s MoPower capacitor system for improved reliability on less-than-perfect track. With its Amtrak scheme, full lighting package and refined detailing, this locomotive is an excellent choice for passenger train modelers and LRC collectors alike.
Rapido's new run of the LRC locomotive features some significant improvements:
- Tooling improvements to ensure the body shell is dead straight
- MoPower capacitor system for reliable operation even on dirty track
- New LokSound V5 sound decoder with remastered sounds recorded from LRC 6921
- New high quality speakers with strong bass
- Improved reliable metal couplers
- Improved wheel face profile
In addition, the model features:
- HO scale model
- Amtrak Scheme
- Measured from preserved LRC 6921 and original blueprints
- Etched-metal grilles with radiator fan detail
- Full cab interior
- Full lighting package: headlights, ditch lights, marker lights, backup light, track lights and strobe light
- Separate metal handrails, grab irons and lift rings
- Optional bug deflector
- Minimum radius: 18”